Power Plant Frame (PPF) Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the wire harness from the power plant frame.
Support the transmission on a jack.

Fig 1: Supporting Transmission On Jack
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Remove the front bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Font Bolt
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Remove the differential side bolts, and pry out the bolt spacer.

Fig 3: Removing Bolt Spacer
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Remove the differential mounting spacer.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Mounting Spacer
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Remove the transmission side bolts, and remove the PPF. Do not remove the spacers from the PPF.
- If the spacers are removed, replace the PPF as a component.
NOTE:
- If the sleeve cannot be removed easily, tap the side of the sleeve with a plastic hammer.
Fig 5: Warning Against Removing Spacers From PPF
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Remove the sleeve.

Fig 6: Removing Sleeve
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